Teaching Assistant - KS1

Grangetown; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Friendly and supportive colleagues

Positive environment with enthusiastic children

Job summary

Grangetown, a vibrant primary school in Sunderland, is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1, starting in September.

The successful candidate will work primarily in a Year 2 Classroom, assisting students and teachers. The ideal candidate should possess strong subject knowledge in English and maths, high expectations for children, and the ability to effectively communicate within a dynamic team.

We offer a supportive environment focused on professional development and a commitment to child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Ability to support teaching in various subjects.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils and teachers in the classroom.
• Assist in delivering aspects of teaching and learning.
• Work with small groups of children to enhance learning.

Skills

Supporting aspects of teaching and learning

Strong subject knowledge in English

Strong subject knowledge in maths

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

Further Information

Working Pattern: Full time – 37 hours per week – 8.30am to 4.30pm daily (with a 4.00pm finish on Fridays).

We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for a September start, to work in Key Stage 1.

Grangetown is a vibrant, friendly and welcoming primary school. We wish to appoint a highly motivated and hard‑working Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils and teachers.

The post will initially be mainly based in a Year 2 Classroom. We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate, with appropriate experience and the ability to support in class as well as with small groups of children.

The successful applicant will:

• Be proficient in supporting aspects of teaching and learning, under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge, appropriate to the year group, especially in English and maths.
• Have high expectations for all children.
• Be a team player but also able to work independently when required.
• Be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

In return we can offer:

• A happy and successful school that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and who enjoy school.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Excellent relationships with parents/carers and the wider community.
• A strong commitment to supporting your professional development.

This post will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.